シース

noun

sheath; casing; protective cover

General term for a close-fitting protective cover, especially for cables, wires, or mechanical parts. Borrowed from English 'sheath'.

• ケーブルのシースが傷いたんでいるので交こう換かんが必ひつ要ようだ。

  The cable sheath is damaged, so it needs to be replaced.

• この機き械かいのシースは耐たい熱ねつ性せいに優すぐれている。

  The sheath of this machine has excellent heat resistance.

noun

wire cap; terminal cover

Specifically refers to a small insulating cap placed over the end of a wire or terminal. Common in electrical work.

• 配はい線せん後ご、端たん子しにシースを取とり付つけてください。

  After wiring, please attach a terminal cover to the terminal.